Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Since we’re friends and we have a bit of a relationship going, I feel like I should confess something.

If you’ve noticed I haven’t cooked anything in a while. It started with this Grapefruit Coconut Scrub; I then moved onto the giveaway…and now I give this Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

It’s because…are you ready? I’m on a diet-thingy.

This winter has been a long one.

I ate burgers, like, a few times a week, I had milkshakes, cupcakes and tuna melts. I do what I want!

I figured I needed to take a break, and get healthy or whatever. I bought a program from Tracy Anderson called Metamorphosis. And wouldn’t you know, I’ve dropped a few pounds, I work out now…and do this embarrassing dance cardio (in the privacy of my own home), and feel loads better. It’s miraculous what moving your body and not eating butter everyday can do.

The downside is that I haven’t been able to eat anything fun. though I have taken the liberty to cheat. I deserve it, right? I’m an adult, I pay my taxes (oh. do. I. pay. my. taxes.) and my parking tickets!

I had an awesome dinner at Son of a Gun; another time at In-n-Out. Both times totally worth it. If I’m gonna cheat, I’m gonna cheat…

In my attempt to put my new, healthy foot forward, I made something that doesn’t taste diet-like at all.

Just a few simple ingredients on a plate topped with a heavy tablespoon of mustard vinagrette.

I ate this all by myself for lunch, though I can’t wait until picnics and bbqs start so I can bring this on a big plate for a crowd to enjoy.

In other news: since I can’t have bacon, I kinda want to smell like it.

Bacon cologne…yay or nay? Is this just me being weird and missing bacon?

Place the mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.

Before serving, cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the seeds, and carefully peel off the skin. Cut each half into 4 thick slices. Toss the avocado slices in the vinagrette to prevent them from turning brown. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the peel off the grapefruits (be sure to remove all the white pith), then cut between the membranes to release the grapefruit segments.

Arrange the avocado slices around the edge of a large platter. Arrange the grapefruit segments in the center as well as in between each slice of avocado. Spoon the vinaigrette on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

I’m pregnant with my third baby and man, grapefruit has been sounding like the most delicious thing in the world to me. This salad should do the trick and satisfy my craving (at least for a few hours.) I’ve looked up this Tracy Anderson Program. I’ll be following you to see how much you like it (or hate it but get results). I’ll need something after this baby pops out! Best of luck to you.

Good for you! I had really gotten into a groove in January – running 3 days a week and working out at least 4, but mid-February I got sick and I haven’t been able to catch back up. I really need to start going again. This salad is gorgeous – anything with avocado and grapefruit has to be delicious!

Ugh, you’re right…It’s time to get going on this bikini body thing…Or is it too late now? There’s always next summer. Yeah, that’s it. 2012 summer I’ll be in GREAT shape. This one I’ll just let float on by maybe. This dish you made here is making my mouth water. Must. Make. Now.

K, so you know how Beyonce’s alter ego Sasha fierce comes out every once in awhile? Yeah i’ve got one of those too, we’ll just call her Bertha the fluffy chick that lives inside. I’m on a diet thingy and she hates it, constantly whining about donuts and nachos. However this looks amazing! Dare I say good enough to get Bertha to back off!

[…] Original post came from here. The salad is delicious and easy, with seasonal (late winter/early spring) Northern California produce. I totally butchered the avocado today, but that made the salad no less delicious. The fragrant, slightly bitter citrus + creamy avocado pair really well with the dressing, which is tangy and peppery. And then there are the colors, which are pretty great. […]

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